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Fire at O'Hare Airport Prompts Large Crowds Amid COVID Travel Concerns
A fire at O’Hare prompted large crowds moving through Chicago’s international airport amid continued concerns over traveling during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Negative COVID Test for Returning Int'l Travelers Cause Some to Rethink Trips
The coronavirus pandemic has gone on for more than a year, and those eager to travel again could court trouble if they head to international destinations like Mexico for spring break. NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup has the story.
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CDC Rules Requiring Negative COVID Test for Returning Int'l Travelers Cause Some to Rethink Trips
The coronavirus pandemic has gone on for more than a year, and those eager to travel again could court trouble if they head to international destinations like Mexico for spring break. Those traveling across borders for a holiday have to provide proof of a negative COVID test within three days of their return flight to the U.S., and if...
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Officials Warn Against Holiday Travel After Seeing Possible Thanksgiving Surge
Health officials warned against traveling for the holidays this week in light of a possible Thanksgiving surge, though many have said they will travel regardless. NBC 5’s Christian Farr reports.
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Holiday Travel Looks Different This Year Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
Holiday travel looks different this year as the coronavirus pandemic brings people’s traditional plans to a halt. NBC 5’s Kye Martin reports.
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Some Chicagoans Hit The Road For Thanksgiving Despite CDC Plea
On the eve of Thanksgiving, roads in the Chicago area were filled with more vehicles than normal, given we’re in the middle of a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Illinois Residents Continue to Travel for Thanksgiving Despite Warnings from Health Officials
Despite warnings from health officials, large crowds continue to form at Chicago airports ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. NBC 5’s Christian Farr reports.
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What to Do If You Need to Travel During Coronavirus, According to Top Illinois Health Official
Though Illinois officials have asked people to minimize travel during the coronavirus, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike gave guidelines Monday for those who must leave the state. Ezike explained that there is a proper way to travel amid the national pandemic, especially as some border states continue to have higher positivity rates than Illinois. “We do…
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What to Do If You Need to Travel During Coronavirus, According to Top Illinois Health Official
Though Illinois officials have asked people to minimize travel during the coronavirus, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike gave guidelines Monday for those who must leave the state.
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What a Backlog of Passport Applications Means For Travel During Coronavirus Pandemic
The United States Department of State cut back passport operations when the pandemic hit. The result is a giant backlog of passport applications as the travel industry is desperate to jump start its recovery. NBC 5’s Lisa Parker reports.
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Cook County Issues Emergency Travel Guidance With Quarantine Requirement
The Cook County Department of Public Health on Friday issued emergency travel guidance directing travelers from certain states to quarantine for 14 days.
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Travel Concerns Arise As People Come to Chicago From COVID-19 Surging States
As coronavirus cases surge in states across the United States, travelers must quarantine for 14 days after returning to Chicago. NBC 5’s Lisa Chavarria reports.
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Travel Concerns Arise As People Come to Chicago From COVID-19 Surging States
The fatigue of staying home during the start of the pandemic is becoming a reality for many. “Yeah, I was ready to go,” said one passenger returning from Miami. People flying into O’Hare International Airport are trying their best to protect themselves against the Coronavirus. “Just put this on and your mask and just stay safe distancing,” said Mariano...